Age 105? Then you've a better chance of living even longer

Study suggests that death rates level off at this age threshold, but fuels fierce debate whether humans are approaching upper lifespan limit

It's considered an inescapable fact of life: the older you get, the more likely death becomes. But new research suggests that the chances of dying may level off - at least for those who make it to 105 years old.

The study found that death rates, which rise exponentially in adulthood, begin to decelerate after 80 years old and appear to eventually plateau, or even decline slightly, after the age of 105. By that point, the chances of passing away in a given year are approximately 50-50.